The New York Liberty delivered a statement win Sunday, crushing the Connecticut Sun 100-52 at Barclays Center and tying their franchise-best 7-0 start to the WNBA season. The Liberty set a new team record for margin of victory, outscoring the Sun by 48 points and matching their own WNBA record with made three-pointers..
Sabrina Ionescu led New York with points and four threes, while Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Leonie Fiebich each added points. The Liberty shot 62.3% from the field and an astonishing 59.4% from beyond the arc, overwhelming a Connecticut squad that managed just 31.1% shooting and committed turnovers.
The win cements New York’s status as the league’s hottest team, while the Sun will look for answers ahead of their next meeting. Fans can catch future Liberty games and Sun rematches on WNBA League Pass, ESPN networks, and local sports channels.
Marina Mabrey, currently with the Chicago Sky, did not feature in this matchup but remains a player to watch as the season unfolds.